GRE Word List
EMETIC
an agent that induces vomiting
The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| amorphous | having no definite form : shapeless |